Lavender Manor Guest Lodge is the ultimate owner managed luxury guest house and offers 4-star bed & breakfast accommodation, spectacular sea views and warm, relaxed hospitality at an affordable price. Overlooking popular Blue Flag Grotto Beach and the whale sanctuary of Walker Bay, you are within two minutes walk of the various magnificent beaches in the area as well as the famous scenic cliff path. Relax in the cosy pool area, enjoy a refreshing drink at the fully licensed sea view pub, and watch the magical whales and the incredible sunsets over the Atlantic ocean from the upstairs patios and sundowner decks.

Lavender Manor is situated 90 minutes from Cape Town in Hermanus, internationally acknowledged as the whale watching capital of the world and widely referred to as the "Riviera of the South" . Hermanus is the heart of the Western Cape Whale Coast and is sandwiched between the magnificent Fernkloof mountain range and the exceptionally beautiful pristine coastline and beaches of Walker Bay. Hermanus is the only place in South Africa where you will find three of our national symbols ie. the national bird (Blue Crane), fish (Galjoen) and flower (King Protea). The Whale Coast is world famous for its "Champagne Air" with its healing, calming and restorative properties. Hermanus is also acknowledged as the best land based whale watching centre in the world.

Each of the Guest Lodge's 7 luxury private suites is stylishly and uniquely decorated with all modern comforts such as a TV, mini bar, tea & coffee facilities, wallsafe and percale linen which will ensure a most enjoyable and memorable stay.

All upstairs rooms have private balconies with stunning sea and/or mountain views, and the luxurious en-suite bathrooms (separate bath and shower) offer all upmarket luxuries to enfold you in stylish comfort. Free wireless internet WiFi hotspots are also available.

Accommodation at Lavender Manor Guest Lodge is on a bed & breakfast basis. The delicious and fully comprehensive breakfast is a leisurely affair and comes highly recommended.

Hermanus is the heart of the Cape Whale Coast and offers a wide variety of activities, attractions, sport, art, cuisine and eco-adventure excursions such as whale watching, great white shark cage diving, beach activities, sea kayaking, excellent golfing, superb bird watching, mountain trails, deep sea fishing, paragliding and much, much more.

At Lavender Manor Guest Lodge you are two-minutes walk away from famous Blue Flag Grotto Beach and the magnificent cliff path, which will lead you along the beaches and rocky coast to surprising finds of sandy coves… and on to the centre of Hermanus. Grotto Beach stretches for 20 km along an unspoilt and pristine coastline. During the whale season Lavender Manor guest house will be the perfect base for excellent whale watching.

If golf is your game; the Lodge is 3 minutes away from the Hermanus Golf course (27 hole), and 30 minutes from the internationally rated Arabella Golf Estate.

If wine tasting is more to your interest; there are many excellent wineries in the Whale Coast area and we are one hour from Stellenbosch and Franschoek wine routes, and only 1.5 hours from the Robertson Valley wine district.

From your doorstep, a 20 km stretch of beach and an easy mountain walk to Fernkloof Nature Reserve are just a couple of minutes away. Leave your car parked safely on the large grounds of Lavender Manor, and explore the best that nature has to offer.

• Rates are per person sharing (Full breakfast included).
• Children under 12 by prior arrangement only.
• 50% single supplement.